Symptom

To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery system, your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and the OneKey Recovery system program files. This default partition is hidden for security reasons, which explains why the available disk space is less than the stated capacity. This topic explains how to recover the preloaded Windows when the hidden (service) partition is damaged or formatted.

Note:

• Some Lenovo laptops are not preloaded with Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Use the Reset this PC feature to recover the operating system. Click here to learn more.
• Lenovo Miix series tablets are not bundled with OneKey Recovery. Please check Introduction to Windows PBR (push-button reset) system recovery function. If PBR fails to run, click Contact US and Lenovo local service will offer further diagnosis.

Applicable Brands

• ideapad
• ThinkPad

System Is Configured With

Lenovo OneKey Recovery

Operating Systems

Windows 10

Solution

1. Turn off the machine, press the OneKey Recovery (NOVO) button, and select System Recovery. The computer will then boot into a recovery environment where the system partition can be restored from initial backup.

   

2. If the recovery environment is not present and a recovery drive has not been created before, use the Recovery DVD. See the following article for more information, How can I get a Product Recovery CD or DVD.

Related Articles

• Introduction to Lenovo OneKey Recovery 8.0 for Notebooks
• Introduction to Windows PBR (push-button reset) system recovery function
• Windows Support Center